Role - IT Category Manager / IT Procurement Manager
Location - Frimley, Surrey (1 days onsite per week)
Type - Permanent
Salary - £60,000-£80,000 (DOE) + bonus + benefits
Key responsibilities of the IT Category Manager / IT Procurement Manager role will include not be limited to:
Supporting business wide strategy to modernise IT through delivering the next generation IT Outsourcing model and arrangements
Reviewing existing IT Services contract schedules and document detailed commercial process for managing exit from incumbent providers
Establishing and managing forums for exit commercially related processes, document outcomes and govern the performance of suppliers through exit
Reporting internally on risks, costs and impacts of exit processes and plans to senior level stakeholders
Identifying new significant suppliers for onboarding, requiring specific transition activity
Supporting internal change teams from a commercial perspective on ensuring performance to plan for transition and exit processes
Travelling across the UK to engage with suppliers and stakeholders as needed
Key skills and experience required for IT Category Manager / IT Procurement Manager and not limited to:
Experienced procurement professional either in strategic sourcing or category management
Strong technical understanding of IT suppliers - outsourced contracts, software, licensing & IT services
Excellent stakeholder management skills and supplier relationship management
Able to travel to suppliers on a regular basis across the UK
Ability to identify and develop solutions to problems
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